Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Chapter 5 : Environmental Ethics (Environmental issues (Burning of fossil…
Chapter 5 : Environmental Ethics
Definition
Study of moral relationships of the human being to the environment and other non human entities
Western perspectives
Anthropocentrism
Human Centered view
Biocentrism
All living things have their own values
Egalitarian biocentirsm (equal value)
Non Egalitarian biocentrism ( some have higher values)
Ecocentrism
All aspects of life have intrinsic value
Environmental issues
Burning of fossil fuels
Deforestation of tropical rainforests
Global warming and climate change
Ozone depletion
Global Warming
Causes
Emission of greenhouse gasses
Burning of fossil fuels
Deforestation
Impacts
Rise in global temperature
Rise in sea level
Acidification of the ocean
Reduces ocean's ability to absorb C02
Natural Resource Management
Definition
The management of natural resources : water,plants,animals and soil
Ways to reduce global warming
Boosting energy efficiency
Greening transportation
Revving up renewables
Phasing out fossil fuel
Managing forests and agriculture
Developing new low carbon emission technologies
Exploring nuclear energy
Genetic Engineering
Animals
Transgenic Animals
Copies of gene sequence added artificially
Examples : Glofish , Milkier cows
Advantages
Can be possible organ donors
Can be used by diabetics for insulin
Can be used in agriculture and livestock
To enhance livestock improvement programs
Disadavantages
Can be unsafe for human consumption
Animals are victims of experiment
An added expense for the government
Genetically modified organisms (GMO)
Genetically altered through biotechnology
Examples : Tomatoes, Corn, Soybeans
Benefits
Tastier food
More nutritious food
Increase in supply and shelf life of food